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Small Business Insurance in Maryland

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Recommended insurance policies for small businesses in Maryland

General liability insurance

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General liability covers common risks for small businesses in Maryland, including customer property damage and injuries. Commercial leases often require this policy.

BEST FOR
  • Customer injuries at your company
  • Damaged customer property
  • Copyright and defamation lawsuits

Errors and omissions insurance

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This policy is also called professional liability insurance. It protects small professionals against lawsuits over mistakes, missed deadlines, and oversights.

BEST FOR
  • Work errors and oversights
  • Professional negligence lawsuits
  • Late or incomplete work

Cyber liability insurance

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This policy protects Maryland small businesses against data breaches and cyberattacks that affect your business or a client.

BEST FOR
  • Data breach lawsuits
  • Client notification expenses
  • Fraud monitoring costs

Business owner’s policy

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This policy bundles property insurance and general liability insurance. It's often the most cost-effective type of commercial insurance for a Maryland small business.

BEST FOR
  • Customer injuries
  • Damaged customer property
  • Damaged business property

Workers’ compensation

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Workers’ comp insurance is required for Maryland small businesses that have one or more employees. It can cover medical costs for work injuries.

BEST FOR
  • Employee medical expenses
  • Wages lost while unable to work
  • Lawsuits over employee injuries

Commercial auto insurance

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This policy is required for vehicles owned by Maryland small businesses. It covers injuries and property damage in an accident, along with other types of damage.

BEST FOR
  • Accidents involving business-owned vehicles
  • Theft of a business-owned vehicle
  • Damage to a company vehicle

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What are the insurance requirements for small businesses in Maryland?

State laws can affect which policies you need for your small business. These policies are required for Maryland businesses.
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Workers' compensation insurance

Maryland state law requires businesses with one or more employees to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This policy covers medical bills for work injuries and illnesses.

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Commercial auto insurance

Vehicles owned by small businesses in Maryland must be covered by commercial auto insurance. Maryland requires $15,000 property damage liability per accident, and $60,000 bodily injury protection per accident and $30,000 bodily injury protection per person.

Though it's not required, personal vehicles driven for work purposes should be covered by hired and non-owned auto insurance, as personal auto policies usually exclude business use. It can be added to general liability insurance or a business owner's policy.

How much does small business insurance cost?

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Commercial insurance can be affordable for a small Maryland company. Factors that influence the cost include:

  • Your industry and risk
  • Coverage limits
  • Location
  • Number of employees
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